Journal Information
Issue
Vol. 24. Issue 3.
Pages 185-292 (1 May 2020)
Editorial
SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19): lessons to be learned by Brazilian Physical Therapists
Thiago Fernandes Pinto, Celso R.F. de Carvalho
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:185-6
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Systematic review
Critical evaluation of physical activity questionnaires translated to Brazilian-Portuguese: a systematic review on cross-cultural adaptation and measurements properties
Fernanda Gonçalves Silva, Crystian Bitencourt Oliveira, Thalysi Mayumi Hisamatsu, Ruben Faria Negrão Filho, Caio Russo Dutra Rodrigues, Marcia Rodrigues Franco, Rafael Zambelli Pinto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:187-218
Highlights

  • Measurement properties of most physical activity questionnaires have not been fully tested.

  • Construct validation and reliability of most physical activity questionnaires are not acceptable.

  • Methodological quality of most studies were considered poor.

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Masterclass
Shoulder kinematics impact subacromial proximities: a review of the literature
Rebekah L. Lawrence, Jonathan P. Braman, Paula M. Ludewig
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:219-30
Highlights

  • Altered shoulder kinematics are believed to contribute to rotator cuff pathology by reducing the subacromial space.

  • During arm elevation, the rotator cuff insertion is closest to the coracoacromial arch between 40° and 75° humerothoracic elevation.

  • Glenohumeral plane of elevation and axial rotation impact subacromial proximities in complex ways.

  • More research is needed to better understand the role of shoulder kinematics in the etiology of rotator cuff pathology.

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Original research
Reduced version of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) for inpatients, “6-clicks”: Brazilian-Portuguese cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties
Pollyana Ruggio Tristão Borges, Rosana Ferreira Sampaio, Renata Noce Kirkwood, Mariana Angélica Peixoto de Souza, Marisa Cotta Mancini, Sheyla Rossana Cavalcanti Furtado
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:231-9
Highlights

  • The “6-clicks” was translated and cross-cuturally adapted into Brazilian-Portuguese language.

  • The measurement properties of “6-clicks” into Brazilian-Portuguese are adequate.

  • The Brazilian-Portuguese version of “6-clicks” can be used with patients and companions.

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Influence of posture, sex, and age on breathing pattern and chest wall motion in healthy subjects
Liliane Patrícia De Souza Mendes, Danielle Soares Rocha Vieira, Leticia Silva Gabriel, Giane Amorim Ribeiro-Samora, Armèle Dornelas De Andrade, Daniella Cunha Brandão, Maria Clara Goes, Guilherme Augusto Freitas Fregonezi, ... Verônica Franco Parreira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:240-8
Highlights

  • Aging reduces rib cage contribution and increase abdominal contribution.

  • Aging increases end-inspiratory and end-expiratory chest wall volumes.

  • Sitting position might benefit patients who present reduced tidal volume.

  • Posture influences all variables of breathing pattern and chest wall motion, except respiratory rate and duty cycle.

  • Women present higher thoracic contribution to the tidal volume.

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Physical and psychological predictors on pain intensity in conscripts with plantar fasciitis
Pavinee Harutaichun, Praneet Pensri, Sujitra Boonyong
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:249-55
Highlights

  • Identification of key impairments related to pain assists in physical approaches.

  • Physical and psychological factors should be emphasized to prevent and reduce pain.

  • Poorer quality of movement and higher anxiety level are the main predictors.

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The influence of isokinetic peak torque and muscular power on the functional performance of active and inactive community-dwelling elderly: a cross-sectional study
Tayla Gomes de Moura, Cristiane de Almeida Nagata, Patrícia Azevedo Garcia
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:256-63
Highlights

  • Exercise practice influences the functional performance of community-dwelling elderly.

  • Torque and power of the knee is related to the functional performance of the elderly.

  • Quadriceps torque and power influence the functional performance of inactive elderly.

  • The power of hamstrings influences the functional performance of active elderly.

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The London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale cut-off point to discriminate functional status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Aline Almeida Gulart, Anelise Bauer Munari, Suelen Roberta Klein, Raysa Silva Venâncio, Hellen Fontão Alexandre, Anamaria Fleig Mayer
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:264-72
Highlights

  • The LCADL%total reflected better outcomes for COPD when compared to LCADLtotal.

  • The 28% cut-off point for LCADL has clinically relevant discriminatory power.

  • The LCADLtotal may compromise the interpretation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program effects.

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Quantifying acromiohumeral distance in elite male field hockey players compared to a non-athletic population
Fran Vanderstukken, Annelies Maenhout, Valentien Spanhove, Nick Jansen, Tom Mertens, Ann Marcelle Cools
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:273-9
Highlights

  • With active abduction, field hockey players have a larger AHD than controls

  • AHD measurement may help decide who could benefit from AHD enlarging exercises

  • Subacromial space enlargement may add to shoulder tenability and injury prevention. Targeting athletes with smaller acromiohumeral distance(s) with specific exercises may contribute to the tenability of the shoulder and add to shoulder injury prevention.

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Short period of high-intensity inspiratory muscle training improves inspiratory muscle strength in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
Thiago Dipp, Fabrício Edler Macagnan, Jociane Schardong, Rafael Oliveira Fernandes, Luisa Cioato Lemos, Rodrigo Della Méa Plentz
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:280-6
Highlights

  • CKD patients commonly develop muscle atrophy with an impairment of exercise tolerance.

  • Randomized control trial with high-intensity IMT (70% MIP) for 5 weeks can reverse respiratory muscle strength loss.

  • Five weeks of IMT did not change exercise capacity or vascular function.

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Different weekly frequencies of Pilates did not accelerate pain improvement in patients with chronic low back pain
Maria Liliane da Silva, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Katherinne Ferro Moura Franco, Yuri Rafael dos Santos Franco, Cristina Maria Nunes Cabral
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:287-92
Highlights

  • Different weekly frequencies of Pilates did not accelerate pain improvement.

  • Most patients reduced pain in 30% and 50% after the first week of treatment.

  • Most patients reported complete pain improvement after the last week of treatment.

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